A man, formerly a police officer in Brockton, Massachusetts, is behind bars for failing to pay alimony due to his ex-wife.

The man worked as the head of security at the county jail at the same time he served as lieutenant with the police force in Brockton. He has retired from both of his positions in January 2004.

Interestingly, while he was working double duty, he called sick into his position as lieutenant over 100 times in the course of three years to free up his schedule to work his second job. As a result of manning both positions with the county, he was put in line for a $140,000 annual pension when he retired in 2004 -- the largest pension Plymouth County has ever issued.

When this happened, it also launched a flurry of criticism from taxpayers and many pointed to him when arguing for reform in the state's pension system.

He was recently jailed for falling behind $13,700 in alimony payments to his ex-wife. The man was housed in a neighboring county's jail because he is not allowed to be held in the jail in which he formerly served.

The Registrar of Probate signed an order that stated the man was in contempt of court because he refused to issue the necessary alimony payments. Authorities are expected to hold the man for up to 30 days or at least until he issues the payment.

The report did not indicate the man's ordered support amount or how long it has been since he has provided payment to his ex-wife.

Source: EnterpriseNews.com, "Former Brockton cop with huge pension still in jail over alimony case," Justin Graeber," Jan. 7, 2012